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genitalia
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Reproductive organs; also called genitals.
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fetus
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The embryo from the 3rd month (after 8 weeks) to birth.
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fertilization
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Union of the sperm and ovum (fusion of the two nuclei occurs).
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placenta
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Vascular organ that develops during pregnancy in the uterine wall and serves as a communication between the maternal and the fetal bloodstreams.
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follicle-stimulating hormone
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Hormone produced by the pituitary gland; stimulates maturation of the ovum.
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fimbriae (plural)
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Finger-like ends of the fallopian tubes.
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ovulation
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Release of the ovum from the ovary.
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gamete
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Sex cell; sperm or ovum.
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menstruation
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The monthly shedding of the uterine lining; menes means month.
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gonads
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Organs in the male and female that produce gametes; ovaries and testes.
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hymen
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Mucous membrane partially or completely covering the vaginal orifice.
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gestation
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Pregnancy
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human chorionic gonadotropin
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Hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulation (-tropin) the mother's ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone.
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myometrium
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The muscle layer lining the uterus.
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graafian follicle
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Developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary.
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amnion
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Innermost membrane around the developing embryo.
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labia
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Lips of the vagina; labia majora are the larger, outermost lips, and labia minora are the smaller, innermost lips.
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papilla
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A small nipple-shaped projection or elevation. The mammary papilla is the nipple of the breast.
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fallopian tubes
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Ducts through which the egg travels into the uterus.
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parturition
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Act of giving birth.
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ovum (plural: ova)
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Egg cell; female gamete.
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coitus
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Sexual intercourse; copulation.
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vulva
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External genitalia of the female; includes the labia, hymen, and clitoris.
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menopause
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The gradual ending of menstrual function; climacteric.
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adnexa
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Accessory parts of the uterus; the fallopian tubes and ovaries.
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lactiferous ducts
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Tubes that carry milk within the breast.
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cervix
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Lower, neck-like portion of the uterus.
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Bartholin glands
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Small exocrine glands at the vaginal orifice.
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areola
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Dark-pigmented area around the breast nipple.
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clitoris
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Organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the urinary meatus.
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menarche
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The beginning of the first menstrual period during puberty.
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perineum
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In females, the area between the anus and the vagina.
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chorion
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Outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding the embryo; it is part of the placenta.
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orifice
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An opening.
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ovaries
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Organs in the female lower abdomen that produce ova and hormones; female gonads. The ovaries are almond-shaped and about the size of large walnuts.
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endometrium
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The inner mucous membrane lining the uterus.
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cul-de-sac
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Region within the pelvis, midway between the rectum and the uterus.
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progesterone
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Hormone produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary and the placenta of pregnant women. Progesterone means hormone (-one) and (pro-) pregnancy (gester).
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corpus luteum
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Empty graafian follicle that secretes estrogen and progesterone after release of the egg cell; literally means yellow (luteum) body (corpus).
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uterus
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Womb; muscular organ in which the embryo develops. The upper portion is the fundus; the middle portion is the corpus; and the lower, neck portion is the cervix.
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puberty
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Beginning of the fertile period when gametes are produced and secondary sex characteristics appear.
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uterine serosa
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Outermost layer surrounding the uterus.
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luteinizing hormone (LH)
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Hormone produced by the pituitary gland; promotes ovulation.
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embryo
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Stage in development from fertilization of the ovum through the 2nd month of pregnancy.
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vagina
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A tube extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body.
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estrogen
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Hormone produced by the ovaries; responsible for female secondary sex characteristics and buildup of the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle.
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